HHS OCR report ยท 2024
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- CompuNet Clinical Laboratories
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Ohio
- Individuals affected
- 6,963
- Submission date
- Apr 10, 2024
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other Portable Electronic Device
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, reported that an autofill function on certain patient registration devices caused the protected health information (PHI) of 6,963 individuals to become viewable by others. The PHI involved included names and dates of birth. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CompuNet Clinical Laboratories | OH | Healthcare Provider | 2,584 | Apr 23, 2015 | Loss | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the CompuNet Clinical Laboratories data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 6,963 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Apr 10, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other Portable Electronic Device.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from CompuNet Clinical Laboratories legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or CompuNet Clinical Laboratories.